Αγγλικά

implication

gb/ˌɪmplɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪmplɪkˈeɪʃən/
B2 Αγγλικά
~ 1700
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό B2 entity
1

something suggested indirectly

An idea or meaning that someone suggests without saying it directly.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: the implication of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'implication' with 'application', which has a completely different meaning related to use or requests.
Συνώνυμα
suggestion (Less formal; can refer to both direct and indirect hints.) | inference (More formal; emphasizes the reasoning process to reach a conclusion.)
Αντώνυμα
statement (A direct expression of an idea, rather than something implied.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
strong implication |clear implication |carry an implication |subtle implication
Θέματα
communication |logic |interpretation |education
Παραδείγματα
  • Her tone carried the clear implication that she was not happy.
  • The politician's speech had an implication that taxes might rise.
  • There was no direct accusation, but the implication was obvious.
  • He denied any wrongdoing, but the implication was there for all to hear.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • His words had the implication that he was tired.
  • The letter gave the implication that I should call.
  • I saw the implication in her smile.
  • The story had the implication that money is important.
Ουσιαστικό B2 entity
2

possible effect or result

A possible result of something that happens or is done.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: the implications of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'implications' with 'complications', though the latter refers to difficulties rather than potential effects.
Συνώνυμα
consequence (More general; can be neutral, positive, or negative.) | ramification (Often used for complex or unintended consequences.)
Αντώνυμα
cause (Focuses on the origin of something rather than its effect.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
political implications |legal implications |serious implications |far-reaching implications
Θέματα
decision-making |cause-effect |analysis |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • The new law has serious implications for small businesses.
  • We need to consider the environmental implications of this project.
  • His resignation will have political implications.
  • She failed to understand the financial implications of her choice.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The change has big implications for the team.
  • There are health implications if you do not sleep well.
  • This decision has important implications for us.
  • The report shows the implications of climate change.
Ουσιαστικό formal C1 relation
3

involvement in wrongdoing

Saying or showing that someone is part of something bad or illegal.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: implication in [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'implication' with 'application' here, or misunderstand it as only meaning 'suggestion'. Context usually clarifies.
Συνώνυμα
involvement (More general; does not always carry a negative meaning.) | association (Neutral term for being connected with something.)
Αντώνυμα
exoneration (The act of officially stating that someone is not responsible for wrongdoing.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
implication in a crime |direct implication |deny implication
Θέματα
law |crime |communication
Παραδείγματα
  • His implication in the scandal damaged his career.
  • The evidence led to her implication in the fraud case.
  • They denied any implication in the illegal activities.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • He denied his implication in the crime.
  • Her implication in the case surprised me.
  • The police looked at his implication in the theft.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
implication
IPA
GB/ˌɪmplɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪmplɪkˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
im - plic - a - tion (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: implication
  • Plural: implication, implications
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
implications noun
Core family
imply verb B2 implicit adjective B2 implicitly adverb B2
Related words
implicate verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
explicit adjective B2 explicitly adverb B2
Εκφράσεις

by implication

1
/bˈaɪ ˌɪmplɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

as an indirect result

It means something is true because of what was said, even if it was not said directly.

Παραδείγματα
  • He didn't say it was wrong, but by implication he suggested it.
  • By implication, her silence meant she agreed.

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